The 10 Best Smartwatches in 2026

Track your workouts, sleep and notifications: the 10 watches worth buying.

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#1 — Best overall

Garmin Venu 3

Accurate GPS, 14-day battery, complete health tracking.

GPS14 days~$470
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#2 — Best for iOS

Apple Watch Series 10

Bigger screen, advanced health tracking, perfect iPhone integration.

watchOSECG~$490
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#3 — Best budget

Xiaomi Watch 2

Wear OS, 30 h battery, unbeatable price.

Wear OS~$160
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#4 — Best for sports

Coros Pace 3

Ultra-light, accurate, built for demanding runners.

30 gDual-frequency GPS~$250
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#5 — Most elegant

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Refined design, complete health tracking, Galaxy ecosystem.

BioActive~$330
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Our verdict: the Garmin Venu 3 is the most complete. On iOS, the Apple Watch remains essential.

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